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...Boston has been a social leech of Harvard College...when the supply of eligible young men in Boston was decreased by the westward movement, the Boston mammas suddenly became aware that Harvard contained many appetizing young gentlemen from New York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere...In vain are freshmen tossed onto the same heap; freshman fellowship, brisk enough in the opening days of College and the first elections of committees, blows away in a whiff of invitations to dances and week-end house parties. The social cleaver widened the chasm that a mistaken laissez-faire created between Yard and Gold Coast...

Author: By Frances G. Tilney, | Title: The GOLD Coast | 3/11/1999 | See Source »

...blood thinner derived from leech saliva, called desirudin, reduces the risk of dangerous clots after hip-replacement surgery...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Nov. 17, 1997 | 11/17/1997 | See Source »

Captain: Damani Leech The Sports Cube Predicts...

Author: By Lev F. Gerlovin, STAFF WRITER | Title: Football Hungry for Tiger Meat | 10/24/1997 | See Source »

...ambitious and idealistic would-be journalists, the answer to this question is important. For college students, changing the world seems an actual possibility. But is it all illusion? If one wants to go into mass media, is it inevitable that one will devolve into an ego-crazed, star-seeking leech with no concept of the integrity and purpose of quality journalism...

Author: By Daniel M. Suleiman, | Title: 'This Town': Manners, Media and Politics | 10/25/1996 | See Source »

Outlook: While the quarterback picture is murky, the Tigers return running back Marc Washington, who gained 937 yards and scored seven touchdowns last season. Kevin Duffy (41 receptions for 583 yards and nine touchdowns) is the league's premier receiver. Princeton is also strong on defense; Damani Leech grabbed eight interceptions last season, anchoring a stellar secondary...

Author: By Ethan G. Drogin, | Title: Parity Reigns in the Ivy League | 9/13/1996 | See Source »

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